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2018 Royal Ascot's Best Hats & Heels: Most Fab Styles
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The historic 2018 Royal Ascot horse race took place in Berkshire, England, Tuesday, where members of the royal family and beyond gathered, showing off a variety of fabulous hats and heels.

Meghan Markle, who made her Royal Ascot debut on husband Prince Harry’s arm today, wore a chic outfit featuring a white belted Givenchy dress paired with pointy black leather pumps and a bold, architectural black and white fascinator featuring a sheer trim from famous Irish hat designer, Philip Treacy.

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Meghan Markle with Prince Harry and Princess Beatrice.Rex Shutterstock

Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth II brightened up the event with a vibrant yellow coat and matching embellished hat boasting blue flowers. She accessorized with pearls, white gloves, a black patent leather handbag and classic black leather horsebit loafers. Under her coat, the queen appeared to be wearing a blue and yellow floral print dress.

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The queen dressed in yellow.Rex Shutterstock

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Elsewhere, Princess Beatrice chose baby blue as her color palette for the day, stepping out in a blue embroidered long-sleeve dress with puffed shoulders and a coordinating ruffled fascinator. She completed her look with pointy neutral-toned patent leather pumps and a clutch bag.

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Princess Beatrice wearing a blue dress and fascinator.Rex Shutterstock

Sophie Countess of Wessex wore a pale pink frock featuring black detailing down the sleeves, a coordinating ruffled hat and pointy suede stiletto heels.

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Sophie Countess of Wessex wearing a pale pink dress with coordinating shoes.Rex Shutterstock

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